B & T Express Inc
USDOT 285442 · MC-194598 · North Lima, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
B & T Express Inc is a corporation based in North Lima, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 296 power units and 264 drivers, which ranks it #74 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 515 times – about 1.7 inspections per power unit. 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 3.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 27 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 0 fatalities, 23 tow-away), or 9.1 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, construction.
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| Legal name | B & T Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 285442 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-194598 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 400 Miley Rd, North Lima, OH 44452 |
| Phone | (330) 549-0000 |
| First registered | Jan 13, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 285442.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 114 | 182 | 0 |
| Trailers | 192 | 238 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 17,400,936 miles reported for 2025 – about 58,787 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 42% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 264 CDL drivers; 211 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 44 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | B & T Express Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.2% | 18.3% | 17.8% | 70% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.1% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 54% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.1 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 119% higher than average |
| Inspections | 515 | 515 with a driver check, 269 with a vehicle check, 517 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 12, 2022) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of B & T Express Inc?
B & T Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 285442 and operating authority MC-194598.
How many trucks does B & T Express Inc have?
It reports 296 power units (296 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 430 trailers, with 264 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 8, 2026).
Where is B & T Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in North Lima, Ohio 44452.
What is the out-of-service rate of B & T Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 31.2% of vehicle inspections and 3.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.